In this episode we speak with Mike and Karen Sauer of Red Willow Vineyard, a 40-year-old estate vineyard famous for being the first in the state to produce Syrah grapes – now a mainstay of the Washington wine industry. Mike and Karen talk about what it's like being pioneers of the Washington wine industry, raising a family and tending a vineyard and what makes the Yakima AVA just a little bit different from anywhere else...

In this first episode we talk to Paul Portteus of Portteus Winery near Zillah and Mike Wallace of Hinzerling Winery and the Vintner's Inn in Prosser. Both veteran Washington wine makers, they were instrumental in the formation of the Yakima AVA (American Viticultural Area). Forming an AVA is a must when establishing a region's unique characteristics and their effects on the fruit when it comes to wine making.

Our assignment was to make a 1 minute video about a location. I chose Sunnyside.
Winter at Sunnyside is the domain of ducks, geese and the occasional dog walker. It was melancholy yet filled with life and memory.

You all have been waiting for Dave Digger’s secret recipe for his special meal that eliminates cooking, baking, frying, steaming, stewing and washing of any utensils, dishes, bowls, glasses, pots, and pans. There was also no accumulation of cups, and messy paper and plastic plates.
Dave and his guests have thoroughly enjoyed the Turkey and gravy with herb stuffing, cranberries, Brussels sprout, and pumpkin pie. Some went back for seconds, and even for thirds.